Math-u-see Novels & Stories

They ate, laughed and talked over dinner. "So, Amanda. I heard your team is getting ready for the state championship. " Mrs. Robertson said. "Yes we are. And we-" she smiled at Bridget, who also smiled back at her "-are practicing really hard." "We are also working on some new routine." Bridget added "Well, as long as you girls maintain your good grades, I don't have any problem with your extra curriculum activities at school. " Mr. Robertson added. laughing, Mr. Udoh concurred "Me too."

It was obvious in his tone of speech. "You have 60 minutes," he said, handing the bundle of papers to Bethany, who was sitting at the very front and would shortly stand up and start distributing them. **** "Leah!" I whispered. Leah, who was sitting on my right, jotting down numbers hastily, halted and turned to look at me. "Dude! How am I supposed to do the seventeenth sum!? We learnt the theory just yesterday," I exclaimed. "You just need to know the equation!" Leah whispered back.

Even in my dreams, mathematical symbols danced before my eyes. In my previous life, I missed getting into Quinver University by just three points. This time, I was determined to do whatever it took to achieve my dream. I no longer paid any attention to Aaron and Lily. By the end of our first semester as seniors, Aaron's grades had plummeted to around 500th in the rankings, while I had climbed to first place. I'd just finished turning in my registration form for the National High School Physics Competition in the teacher's office when Ms. Dempsey called Aaron and Lily in.

I complained while pointing at myself and still crying. “It's not your fault that you became smart. It's their fault because they don't know how to study properly. Being a wealthy child, instead of studying, they spend money just to pass the education. What kind of people are they, they are very unfair because they are using their money.” Mila protested. "Will you affect them? Two years from now April we will be able to graduate from college. Soon we will have a dignified job without relying on the help of parents like what they did.” Mave agrees.

On Monday morning, accompanied by Simon and Henrique, Paulina followed the indicated exercises – almost – to the letter. Almost, because she left Henrique assisting Simon with weights and sneaked away to observe Thiago instructing children of various ages in his kickboxing class. The room where he taught was at the back of the gym, next to another room where a group practiced yoga, both separated from the rest of the space by glass walls and a wooden door.

"Books?" Lucas asked after opening his gift. It came in a huge box, and he was surprised to see how they were all related to math. "Not just any books. These are all hard-bounds, fully customized math books - look, it has your name on them. It includes math tables, mastery activities, and some interactive learning materials. It will help you become a master accountant like Uncle Sean," Sean suggested, giving Lucas a wink. "I like math, Uncle Sean. Thank you very much," Lucas said, giving Sean a hug.